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About the Fitness Trainer/Instructor Certificate

The Fitness Trainer/ Instructor certificate provides students with a cross-disciplinary foundation in the fields of exercise science, sports nutrition, wellness and first aid as applied to personal training and group fitness programming and instruction. It is an ideal path for students needing ACE exam review preparation, for those planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a similar area of study, or for current professionals seeking to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Fitness Trainer/Instructor Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Identify terms and functions pertaining to the systems of the body as they relate to exercise, wellness, fitness and sport. (BIO 160 or higher, PHE 152, PHE 157, PHE 251, PHE 252)

Program-Specific Requirements

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
BIO 160. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4). Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency. Three lecture. Three lab.

COURSE CONTENT:
1. Scientific method and physiological measurements
2. Structural organization of the body
3. Homeostasis and homeostatic control mechanisms
4. Specific chemistry concepts of the body
5. Integumentary system
6. Skeletal system and joints
7. Muscular system
8. Nervous system
9. Endocrine system
10. Cardiovascular system
11. Lymphatics and immune system
12. Respiratory system
13. Digestive system
14. Urinary system
15. Reproductive system

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PHE 153. First Aid/CPR/AED and Safety (2). Instruction, theory and practice in first aid/CPR/AED and safety. Upon successful completion, students receive certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Two lecture.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Explain concepts of exercise science, human anatomy, and biomechanics as applied to movement design and exercise instruction. (1)
2. Identify principles and methods of training for cardiorespiriatory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. (2)
3. Apply various teaching techniques and strategies to enhance exercise instruction in a group fitness setting. (3)
4. Apply leadership skills in a group setting. (3,4)
5. Define the role of a finess instructor as it relates to legal issues and professional responsibility. (4)